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City of Anna City Council met June 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Anna City Council met in regular session at Anna City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on June 4th, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hartline. The roll call went as follows: Present were Mayor Steve Hartline, Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Kathy Bryan, Commissioner Torie Carter, and Commissioner Martha Ann Webb. Other members present were City Administrator Dori Bigler, Treasurer Angela Webb, Public Works Director Gary Dahmer, and Public Safety Director Bryan Watkins.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the public communications portion of the agenda.

Michelle Barnhart addressed the council regarding pine trees in the alley near West Lewis and Kirk. She has asked that the City of Anna top the trees down to 60’ and she and neighbors can take care of the rest of the trees.

City Administrator Dori Bigler gave updates on the grand opening of Hadley’s Haven taking place on 06/10/2024 at 12:30pm. She gave an update of the grocery tax being eliminated in 2026.

Mayor Hartline asked if there were any Consent Agenda items the Council would like to pull for further discussion or a separate vote.

Consent Agenda item C. was pulled for a separate vote.

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval.

A. Minutes of the May 21, 2024 Regular Session

B. Minutes of the May 21, 2024 Closed Session

D. Resolution 2024-22; Authorizing & Approving an Employment Agreement with Brent Sims

E. Resolution 2024-23; Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between Anna School District #37, Anna-Jonesboro High School District #81 and the Anna Police Department

F. Resolution 2024-24; Concert Performance Agreement with Diamond Dog

G. Ordinance 2024-04; Approving the Sale of Surplus Real Estate Located at 609 East High Street

H. Accept the FY23 Audit as Presented

I. Accept the 2024 MFT Project Bid of $177,894.19 from E.T. Simonds & Award the Project

J. Park Usage Requests

a. Sandlot Legends – June 10-13, 2024

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and Seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bigler that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C AS PRESENTED. A vote was taken with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayer Hartline voted yea. Nay-None. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Resolution 2024-15 under Old Business was tabled pending further discussion.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR STARVIEW VINEYARDS FOR JULY 4TH, 2024. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Carter that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SINISI’S ON MAIN FOR JULY 4TH, 2024. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Commissioner Bryan abstained. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Webb and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE BID FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES SUBMITTED BY REPUBLIC. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commission Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-none. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bigler and seconded by Commissioner Webb that it be RESOLVED TO AWARD THE OIL AND CHIP BID TO ILINI CONCRETE. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay Commissioner Bryan. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED TO BOOK THE CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN ACTIVITES. A vote was taken upon the motion with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb, and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay-None. Mayor Hartline declared the motion carried.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor for Commissioner reports.

Mayor Hartline opened the floor to the Department heads.

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter and seconded by Commissioner Bryan that it be RESOLVED THAT THE REGULAR SESSION ON THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 4TH, 2024 BE ADJOURNED AT 6:03 P.M. A vote was taken upon the moƟon with the following results. Commissioner Bigler, Commissioner Bryan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Webb and Mayor Hartline voted yea. Nay – none. Mayor Hartline declared the moƟon carried.

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